Tafoya is a back looking to breakout heading into his senior season and has been putting in work during the offseason. He is a back with great vision and has that explosive step when he makes it to the second level. He shows the ability to make the first guy miss and is hard to bring down with his frame. He has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, making defenders miss and picking up chunk yardage in the passing game. Can be dangerous when close to the endzone with his ability to break tackles.

Tafoya has been on my radar since last summer due to his outstanding performance at a camp, and his display at the Prospect Tour was no different. His footwork and ability to move in any direction with explosiveness are most impressive, a testament to his time spent improving his craft during the offseason.

Tafoya is a running back who knows how to make his talents translate to the linebacker position. He does a fantastic job using his footwork and low center of gravity to his advantage on both sides of the ball. His ability to make powerful cuts, along with his strength and ball security, give him a leg up against defenders when in close proximity. 

One of his many standout characteristics is his work ethic. There has yet to be a time when it seems like he is not giving every ounce of effort he has left in the tank. At 5-foot-6, he faces one of the more frustrating recruiting hurdles for prospects, but that does not mean Tafoya is not a player with next-level talents. For programs that understand the value of recruiting talent and skill before size, Tafoya is a no-brainer.

Tafoya was a player that grabbed some attention quickly in linebacker drills with how smooth he was throughout the entire period. He carried over his great footwork and that quick burst from the running back position and it translated well when he was at backer. He looked good in his drops being able to open up his hips and then use quick feet to break back toward the ball. When he transitioned to the offensive side of the ball he was able to show his route running ability and good hands being able to come down with most of his pass attempts. Will be another player to keep an eye on moving forward.

Tafoya is a shifty player that is able to break out of tackles by lowing his shoulder or hitting a quick spin move. He is an explosive runner and can pick up chunk yardage whenever he gets the ball, showing good vision finding the hole and exploding to the second level. Does have good hands as well being able to catch the ball out of the backfield. Will look for him to show the short burst quickness. Also show off his hands and explosive ability.

Tafoya is primed to turn his senior season into his breakout year. With all of the changes his program is dealing with this offseason, a reliable running back like Tafoya is greatly needed. He is a hard worker with the blue-collar mentality that most hard-nosed rushers possess. He has shown excellent power in his legs with an unmatched determination. Tafoya has put in a ton of work during his offseason time, foreshadowing a radar-worthy senior performance.